News From Polk County

Bobby Walker planted a dogwood tree Tuesday in remembrance of his friend, David Gardner.

Investigators Seek Clues in Turtletown Murder

Karen Zatkulak

A man is found murdered in his home and now an investigation is underway to find his killer. Detectives discovered the body this weekend in Turtletown. They tell us the victim is 42-year-old David Gardner. Friends say he moved to...... Full story

Search for a Killer in Polk County

Authorities in Polk County are searching for a killer Tuesday. David Gardner, 42, was found dead Saturday evening in the garage of his home at 416 Hwy 123 in Turtletown, Tenn. His body was found when friends reported he had not been seen in a...... Full story

Compassion Overflows To Fire Victims

John Madewell

Compassion has poured out for a Reliance, Tn. family that lost everything in a Christmas morning fire. This afternoon, a stranger showed unique kindness to Justin Taylor and his family. Larry Eustice continues to "pay it forward" from a personal...... Full story

Christmas Fire Wipes Out Family

John Madewell

Christmas Day rings in as a time for families to celebrate, enjoy each other and open presents but the Taylor family awoke to a house quickly engulfed in flames. This fire happened Christmas morning in Reliance, Tn. The family escaped without harm...... Full story

Cinder Block With Racist Threat Thrown Through Window

John Madewell

The top of a cinder block, with a racist message and threat taped to it, smashed through Ellis and Jennifer Weatherspoon's window. The interracial couple wasn't at home when NewsChannel 9 went to the Turtletown address, but neighbors...... Full story

Train Victim Identified

Authorities in Polk County have identified a man struck and killed by a train over the weekend. The Polk County Sheriff's Office says Timothy Laurence Moody was sitting on the tracks Saturday night near the Horn's Creek Bridge when a C-S-X train...... Full story

Big rig passes the whitewater put-in on Highway 64 where a rock slide shut down travel for almost six months.

TDOT's New Plans For Ocoee River Gorge Bypass

John Pless

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is holding several community meetings to share their latest proposals for a bypass highway around the Ocoee River gorge. Talk of a so-called "Corridor K" has been going on for decades, but...... Full story

Soldier Surprises Son

Karen Zatkulak

A six year old gets one of the biggest surprises, when his dad comes home from Iraq early. Specialist Jason Palmer visited his son's school Tuesday, after serving overseas for 7 months. He says not seeing his son was one of the hardest...... Full story